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Greece Weather Forecast “Baking Hot” All This Week

2020-09-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sitia cooks

According to the Athens National Observatory, Greece will continue to cook under unseasonally high temperatures through the rest of this week.

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Intense Showers and Thunderstorms Expected for Crete Later Today

2020-03-03 by Argophilia Travel News

The weather channel

According to the National Observatory in Athens, Crete’s weather is set to change dramatically this evening, March 3, 2020.

Tags: Aegean storms, Aegean weather, Crete storms, Crete weather, extreme weather, Greece weather, meteo.gr, storms, weather alert

Eastern Europe Cold Snap Deaths Top 650

2012-02-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia cold snap

The death toll for Eastern Europe’s bone-chilling cold snap has exceeded 650 people, as authorities in the Czech Republic blamed the extreme weather for two huge pile ups on the country’s roads that resulted in several serious injuries and reduced traffic to a standstill.

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Stories of Interest

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After the Storm, Heraklion Wakes Up Under a Blanket of African Dust

2026-01-22 By Iorgos Pappas

Only hours after the storm wrecked parts of Crete with savage winds and rough seas, African dust rolled in and sealed the city under a thick, suffocating haze.

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Crete Heads to Dublin for Holiday World Show 2026

2026-01-22 By Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete joins Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin on Jan 23–25. Find Crete at Stand F1 for travel updates, contacts, and tips.

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Wild Winds Hit Crete as Trees Fall in Arkalochori

2026-01-22 By Arthur Butler

Gale-force winds hit Crete today, snapping trees in Arkalochori. Authorities urge extreme caution in travel due to dangerous gusts.

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What Is Happening With The Weather In Greece Right Now

2026-01-21 By Arthur Butler

A severe weather wave is hammering Greece with heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow and gale winds, forcing snow chains, ferry suspensions and school closures.

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Gavdos Port Hit by Storm Chaos as Boats Sink and a Car Is Swept Away

2026-01-21 By Arthur Butler

Storm chaos in Gavdos. Karave port has been battered by strong southwesterly winds, with reports of 10 boats sinking and a parked car swept into the sea as waves overtopped the breakwater.

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